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Ministry of Civil Aviation
AAI signs agreement with Govt. of Uttar Pradesh for Operation & Management of Aligarh, Azamgarh, Chitrakoot, Muirpur, Shravasti Airports
Agreement was signed in the presence of Shri Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Airports Authority of India  today signed an Operation & Management agreement for operationalization of five airports owned by the Government of Uttar Pradesh for a period of 30 years. These five airports are Aligarh, Azamgarh, Chitrakoot, Muirpur & Shravasti.
The agreement was signed by Shri N V Subbarayudu, ED  on behalf of AAI and Sri Kumar Harsh, Special Secretary, Civil Aviation Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh on behalf of the State Government in presence of Shri Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister, Government of Uttar Pradesh. The MoU was exchanged by Shri Sanjeev Kumar, Chairman AAI and Shri SP Goyal Additional Chief Secretary, Uttar Pradesh. Shri D S Mishra, Chief Secretary of UP, Shri AK Pathak, Member Planning  were also present.
As per the agreement, AAI will operate and manage the airports and provide all necessary services. Communication Navigation Surveillance/Air Traffic Management  services will also be provided by AAI, for which State Government will enter into a separate agreement. Further, Reserved Services will be provided by respective GoI for which GoUP shall enter separate Memorandum of Understanding  with Ministry of Civil Aviation , GoI. AAI will also be responsible for obtaining and maintaining of aerodrome license for these five airports.
As per the agreement, Government of UP will complete the initial capital works for making airports ready for commercial operation and hand over all moveable and immovable assets along with relevant approvals, document to AAI for operation & management. Government of Uttar Pradesh will provide dedicated infrastructure for utilities like water, electricity and drainage connection etc. at the airport .
This is the first time AAI is entering into an O&M Agreement with the State Government for Operationalization of State Government owned airports. AAI being the largest airport operator and sole air navigation service provider is committed towards providing air connectivity across the country.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce and TPCI to work closely to develop bilateral trade
A high level delegation of Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce wason a 10-day visit to India to develop bilateral trade relations between Canada and India and to discuss joint investment opportunities in Canada and also create business and professional opportunities for the Canadian small businesses in India. The delegation visited Chandigarh, Chennai, Panaji and Hyderabad and concluded its visit in Delhi.
President of the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce,PramodGoyal, said that the focus of the delegation was on sectors like infrastructure development, information and communication technology, advanced manufacturing, financial services, tourism, business immigration, education and skills development. All these sectors continue to show tremendous potential and are expected to become the pivots for enhancing the bilateral trade between the two countries. He further said that growing trade tensions between USA and China and its emphasis on adding dollar value in US economy through manufacturing will also compel Canada to look East and specially to a growing market like India to promote trade to ensure growth and employment opportunities for its small entrepreneurs.
Trade Promotion Council of India  assured the visiting delegation to facilitate technology transfer and trade promotion. A proposal to bring ‘Innovation Canada’ approved expertise in sewage treatment, waste management and recycling was also discussed. Some other proposals discussed included promoting Indian food and value-added products in Canada, investments in JVs by Indian businessmen in Canada, bringing high-end flooring and sanitary products to India, importing cheap but quality bitumen and lubricants to India and trade in canola oil and maple syrup with India.
A group of 33 leading buyers from Canada visited IndusFood 2019, a tradeshow on food and beverages, which saw business worth USD 1.2 billion being conducted.A delegation from India will participate in the annual Canada-India Business Forum Meet, to be held in June 2019.
PIB Headquarters
157th INCOME TAX DAY TO BE CELEBRATED ON JULY 24 CREATING AWARENESS ON DIRECT TAXES & TAKING CARE OF STAKE HOLDERS’ CONCERNS WILL BE MAIN OBJECTIVES: PRINCIPAL CHIEF COMMISSIONER OF INCOME TAX, SHRI SHYAMA PRASAD CHOUDHARY.
The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Andhra Pradesh& Telangana Shri Shyama Prasad Choudhary said that this year, Income Tax Department, AP & TS Region celebrating the ‘Income Tax Day’ with an objective of creating public awareness about the Direct Taxes and at the same time taking care of all the concerns of stake holders. Addressing a Press Conference here on Friday, Shri Choudhary said that Income Tax Day is being celebrated every year on 24th July in commemoration of the date of authorization to levy in the form of Income Tax, on 24th July, 1860. Shri Choudhary also informed that as part of the awareness programmes, the department conducting essay writing competitions for school children
Shri Choudhary also said that an Income Tax Conclave, a program where all the Income Tax officials in Hyderabad will be interacting with the 170 Top taxpayers in Andhra Pradesh & Telangana region, Representatives of FTAPCI, CA Association, Cost Accountants Association, Company Secretaries Association and other important Government officials. This conclave is being conducted from 4.00 PM on Monday , at JRC convention centre, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad. Chief Advisor to Government of Telangana, Dr. Rajiv Sharma, IAS  will be the chief guest for the occasion and will share his wide knowledge with the participants, about the economic aspects of the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh States.Further to this, a number of initiatives are being taken up to bring awareness among the tax payers and in general public about latest changes with regard to filing of Income Tax returns, Faceless jurisdiction, E-assessment and Taxpayer services.
Explaining about the Income Tax Department, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana State, Shri Choudhary said that there are 2647 officers and staff working against sanction strength of 4111, catering to the assesses base of 25 lakhs. Last year we have collected Rs. 39,865 crores out of which Rs. 15,945 crores was collected as advance tax and Rs. 20,934 crore as TDS. The key sectors are, Pharma, Manufacturing, Mining, Infrastructure, Banking, IT & ITES. As a region, we are striving to bring excellence in our service to the tax payers ensuring that there will be prompt redressal of any issues pertaining to the tax payers at the same time collecting the due taxes judiciously., He said. Chief Commissioner  M. Ravindra Sai was also present.
Ministry of Defence
Defence Secretary conducts bilateral meetings ahead of DefExpo 2022 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar conducted a series of bilateral meetings with visiting dignitaries from friendly foreign countries prior to DefExpo 2022 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. He held a bilateral meeting with Mr Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, State Minister for Defence, Sri Lanka. They discussed a host of ongoing and future defence cooperation issues.
The Defence Secretary also met Mr Devendre Gopaul, Permanent Secretary, Mauritius. A number of key bilateral, defence and maritime security issues were deliberated during the meeting. Another bilateral meeting with the United Arab Emirates delegation led by Mr Matar Salem Ali Marran Aldhaheri, Defence Secretary, UAE was held. They reviewed the existing defence cooperation mechanisms and explored the possibilities of furthering defence industrial cooperation between India and UAE.
Dr Ajay Kumar later met a Brazilian delegation led by Rear Admiral Vagner Belarmino De Oliveira, Director, Department of Defence Products. They discussed areas of potential defence industrial cooperation between the two countries.
The delegations are in Gandhinagar to participate in DefExpo 2022 which will be held between October 18-22, 2022.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
MOC clears financial assistance towards foreign training and competitions for multiple athletes
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports  Mission Olympic Cell  on February 15th & 16th approved financial assistance towards training and competitions  for 10 Judokas, 2 badminton players, and 3 fencers among others.
While 10 Judokas, which includes 3 TOPS Development and 7 NCOE athletes would be training for 21 days in Uzbekistan and Georgia, they will also compete in 3 Grand Slam events in Uzbekistan, Georgia, and Turkey during this period.
The players' participation fees, airfare, lodging/boarding, medical insurance cost, local travel, and food costs among other expenditures would be borne by Sports Authority of India .
MOC also approved expenditure for two badminton players to compete in German Open, All England Championship, Swiss Open, Orleans Masters, Spain Masters, and Orleans Masters.
In Fencing, financial assistance has been approved for fencers Laishram Moramba, Shreya Gupta, and Oinam Jubraj Singh to compete at Cadet & Junior Asian Championship, Taskhent in March, while swimmer Srihari Nataraj is being provided Financial Assistance towards participation in Singapore National Championships and for the services of his personal coach Nihar Ameen & physiotherapist Karthikeyan Balavenkatesan for this event.
During the two-day meeting, MOC members along with representatives of the Sports Authority of India  and various National Federations also discussed their roadmap for the upcoming Asian Games and the year leading to Paris Olympics.
Ministry of Textiles
Ministry of Textiles issued PAHCHAN cards to 30.53 lakhs handicrafts artisans and 30.90 lakhs handloom weavers across the country
The Union Minister of State for Textiles, Smt. Darshana Jardosh in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today informed that, Ministry of Textiles has issued PAHCHAN cards to 30.53 lakhs handicrafts artisans and 30.90 lakhs handloom weavers across country under PAHCHAN initiative since its inception. The details of card holders are available on the website of Office of the Development Commissioner of Handicraft and Handloom.
The State wise details of the beneficiaries MUDRA loan who are PAHCHAN card holders during the last three years are annexed at Annexure.
A total of 28,597 artisan have been trained through different design and skill interventions of Office of the Development Commissioner for Handicrafts.
Indian Institute of Carpet Technology , Bhadohi and Indian Institute of Handloom Technology , Varanasi are already functioning in Uttar Pradesh for overall development of artisans and weavers.
Annexure
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Sr. No.
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State wise No. of applications of Handicrafts Artisans & Handloom weavers for MUDRA loan during last three years .
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State
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No. of beneficiaries
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-
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Andhra Pradesh
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11,671
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-
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Arunachal Pradesh
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23
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|
-
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Assam
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316
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|
-
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Bihar
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169
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|
-
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|
Chhattisgarh
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|
100
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|
-
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|
Delhi
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|
37
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|
-
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|
Goa
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7
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|
-
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|
Gujarat
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431
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|
-
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|
Haryana
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|
169
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|
-
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|
Himachal Pradesh
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|
60
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|
-
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
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1,993
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|
-
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|
Jharkhand
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|
35
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|
-
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Karnataka
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|
558
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|
-
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Kerala
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1,981
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-
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Madhya Pradesh
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295
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|
-
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Maharashtra
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547
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|
-
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Manipur
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9
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-
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Meghalaya
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|
6
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-
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|
Mizoram
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|
22
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|
-
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Nagaland
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|
83
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|
-
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|
Odisha
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306
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|
-
|
|
Pondicherry
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|
6
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|
-
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|
Punjab
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|
59
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|
-
|
|
Rajasthan
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|
1,230
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|
-
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|
Sikkim
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|
19
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|
-
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|
Tamilnadu
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|
25,576
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-
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Telangana
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1,768
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|
-
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Uttar Pradesh
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|
1,158
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|
-
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Uttarakhand
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|
60
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-
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West Bengal
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|
137
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|
|
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Total
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48,831
Ministry of Electronics & IT
UIDAI makes online document update in Aadhaar free of cost; to benefit millions of residents
The Unique Identification Authority of India  has decided to allow residents to update documents in their Aadhaar online free of cost, a people-centric move that will benefit millions of residents.
As part of Digital India initiative, the UIDAI took the decision and is urging residents to get the benefit of free document update facility on myAadhaar portal. The free service is available for the next three months, i.e., March 15 to June 14, 2023. It is important to note that this service is free only on myAadhaar portal and will continue to attract a fee of Rs 50 at physical Aadhaar centres, as in the case earlier.
The UIDAI has been encouraging residents to upload Proof of Identity and Proof of Address  documents to revalidate their demographic details, especially if Aadhaar was issued 10 years back and never got updated. This will help in improved ease of living, better service delivery and enhances authentication success rate.
If there is a need to change demographic details , the residents can use regular online update service, or may visit nearest Aadhaar centre. In such cases normal charges will apply.
Residents may login on https://myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in/ using their Aadhaar number. One Time Password  will be sent to registered mobile number, one has to just click on ‘Document Update’ and the existing details of resident will be displayed. An Aadhaar holder needs to verify the details, if found correct, click on the next hyper-link. In the next screen, the resident has to choose Proof of Identity and Proof of Address document from the dropdown list and upload the copies of the same to update his/her documents. The list of updated and acceptable PoA and PoI documents is available on official website of UIDAI.
During the past decade, Aadhaar number has emerged as a universally accepted proof of identity for residents in India. Nearly 1,200 government schemes and programs, run by both the central and state governments, are using Aadhaar-based identification for delivery of services. Besides, several other services by service providers, including financial institutions like Banks, NBFCs, etc are also using Aadhaar to authenticate and onboard customers seamlessly.
As per Aadhaar Enrolment and Update Regulations, 2016; Aadhaar number holders may, on completion of every 10 years from the date of enrolment for Aadhaar, update their supporting documents in Aadhaar, at least once, by submitting POI and POA documents, so as to ensure continued accuracy of their information.
Ministry of Home Affairs
UNION HOME MINISTER CONFERS DEGREES TO PASSING OUT STUDENTS OF PDPU, GANDHINAGAR ON ITS 7TH CONVOCATION
SHRI AMITBHAI SHAH GIVES A CLARION CALL TO STUDENTS TO STRIVE FOR ACHIEVING HON'BLE PM'S GOAL TO PLACE INDIA IN TOP 3 WORLD ECONOMIES BY 2022
Gandhinagar, 29-08-2019
Union Home Minister Shri Amitbhai Shah today conferred Degrees to 1042 students, including 31 PhD students, of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Petroleum University in presence of Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Vijay Rupani and the President of PDPU Dr. Mukesh Ambani. They also conferred medals of merit upon 61 students for their academic achievements.
Addressing the students at the occasion Shri Shah said that this formal academic end is not the real end but the starting of a new inning to contribute in the development of the country. He advised them that never go for small goals otherwise no one can help you.
He gave a clarion call to all students that take a small oath. He said your one small oath of development results into 130 crore oaths which ultimately will move India 130 crore steps ahead.
Expressing concern over environmental issues, Shri Shah said that if we don't think about climate change and global warming now, it will be difficult for us to keep the clean world for future. He advised that PDPU should start research and development in plastic recycling and making eco-friendly plastic. He also announced about Rs. 275 crores aid to PDPU for starting various facilities.
Speaking about the tremendous scope in petroleum sector Shri Amitbhai Shah said India's goal is to become $ 5 trillion economy. Without energy and petroleum sector it can't be achieved.
Praising Hon'ble PM Shri Narendra Modi's vision, Shri Shah said Narendrabhai believes to take decisions which are good for people and not as per the liking of the people. He said PM's goal is to place India in top 3 world economies by 2022.
Speaking on the occasion Gujarat Chief Minister advised the students to have self belief.Describing Shri Amitbhai Shah as "true Karmayogi",PDPU President Shri Mukesh Ambani asked students to create a brand of PDPU by using the knowledge they acquired here for extraordinary performance in the field
The degrees and medals were awarded in the presence of Ministers of the Government of Gujarat, faculties and staff, parents and graduating students.
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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister to inaugurate World Sustainable Development Summit 2018 Tomorrow
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will inaugurate the 2018 edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit  at VigyanBhawan in the capital tomorrow on Friday, 16thFebruary. WSDS is the flagship forum of The Energy and Resources Institute  and seeks to bring together on a common platform, global leaders and thinkers in the fields of sustainable development, energy and environment sectors.
The Summit will host several eminent personalities, including Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Minster for Industries and Commerce, Shri Suresh Prabhu, Minister of State  Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri HardeepPuri, Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Shri Jayant Sinha, along with key political and corporate leaders.
The theme of the Summit this year is ‘Partnerships for a Resilient Planet’, WSDS 2018 seeks to create action frameworks to resolve some of the most urgent challenges facing developing economies in the backdrop of climate change.The Summit will address a wide variety of issues, including combating land degradation, effective waste management mechanisms to make cities free of landfills free, combat air pollution effectively, measures to increase resource and energy efficiency, facilitate transition to clean energy and create financial mechanisms to enable effective climate change mitigation. The ‘Greenovation Exhibition’ at WSDS 2018 will showcase the latest technological advancements to meet Sustainable Development Goals.
Over 2000 delegates are expected to participate in the summit, including policy makers, researchers, think tanks, diplomats and corporates from around the world. Eminent international speakers will address a variety of issues includingreducing impact on land, air and water, as well as look at ways and means to utilise energy and resources in a more efficient manner in the plenary sessions. The thematic tracks at WSDS 2018 will include discussions on issues related to sustainability, including carbon markets and pricing, sustainable transport, resilient cities, solar energy and refrigerant technologies.The Energy and Resources Institute , is hosting the 2018 edition of its flagship forum, the World Sustainable Development Summit  in New Delhi on February 15, 16 & 17.
Ministry of Finance
Extension of due dates for Annual Return and Reconciliation Statement for 2018-19
The Government has been receiving a number of representations regarding need to extend due date for filing Annual Return  and Reconciliation Statement  for 2018-19 on the grounds that on account of the COVID-19 pandemic related lockdown and restrictions, normal operation of businesses have still not been possible in several parts of the country. It has been requested that the due dates for the same be extended beyond 31st October 2020 to enable the businesses and auditors to comply in this regard.
In view of the same, on the recommendations of the GST Council, it has been decided to extend the due date for filing Annual Return  and Reconciliation Statement  for Financial Year 2018-19 from 31st October 2020 to 31st December, 2020. Notifications to give effect to this decision would follow.
It may be noted that filing of Annual Return  for 2018-19 is optional for taxpayers who had aggregate turnover below Rs. 2 crore. The filing of reconciliation Statement in FORM 9C for 2018-19 is also optional for the taxpayers having aggregate turnover upto Rs. 5 crore.
Ministry of Finance
Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman attends the G20 Finance Ministers virtual meeting
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the G20 Finance Ministers virtual meeting here today. Finance Ministers of the G20 countries gathered to discuss their views on the global economic outlook and downside risks in wake of the COVID-19 crisis and how G20 could carry forward the collective global action initiated during the crisis.
The Finance Minister emphasized the need for further efforts by the G20 members to end the crisis and highlighted affordability and accessibility of vaccines for all as a crucial step in this direction. Smt. Sitharaman highlighted the G20 Action Plan as the mainstay of the G20’s economic response and shared that it not only coordinates our immediate response, but also guides our long-term recovery efforts. Highlighting the Debt Service Suspension Initiative as an important outcome under the G20 Saudi Arabian Presidency, the Finance Minister emphasized on the need for collective and coordinated efforts by all G20 members to achieve this deliverable.
Smt. Sitharaman congratulated the Saudi Arabian Presidency for their tireless efforts and exceptional leadership to steer the G20 agenda in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Finance Minister shared that India looks forward to work with the Italian Presidency as a Troika member from December 2020.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Silos for storage of foodgrains
Food Corporation of India  has taken 11 silos with capacity of 7.75 LMT on rent/lease/agreement to store foodgrains. The details of silos taken on rent/lease/agreement and their location, district-wise and state-wise is as follows-
Silos taken on Rent/Lease/Agreement to store food grains by Food Corporation of India
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Sr. No.
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State
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District
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Capacity in MTs
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1
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Punjab
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Moga
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2,00,000
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2
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Tamilnadu
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Chennai
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25,000
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3
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Tamilnadu
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Coimbatore
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25,000
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4
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Karnataka
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Bangalore
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25,000
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5
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Haryana
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Kurukshetra
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2,00,000
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6
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Maharashtra
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Raigad
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50,000
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7
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West Bengal
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Hoogly
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|
25,000

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8
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Punjab
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|
Faridkot
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|
25,000
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|
9
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Punjab
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Sangrur
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50,000
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|
10
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Punjab
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Patiala
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50,000
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11
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Punjab
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Sangrur
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|
1,00,000
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|
|
|
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Total
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7,75,000
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri DanveRaosahebDadarao in Lok Sabha today.